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    Tiny Chef

    4.9 (76 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Wanda H.

    Not a big menu, but what they've got, is perfection! I had the Pork Belly Bibimbap with the Dragon sauce and it was absolutely wonderful!!! My daughter got a variety of tacos and found that the spicy sauce, without rice to calm things down, was pretty damn spicy. Service was quick and friendly and I walked out feeling like I'd definitely gotten my money's worth. So glad I finally made it here!

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    Kats M.

    Tiny Chef STL Located inside The Silver Ballroom I tried the Bibimbap Bowl ($15) -- rice bowl with kimchi, radish, sesame cucumber + carrot salad (no scallions), sesame seeds, Char Siu tofu, and Dragon Sauce. Every bite was packed with flavor! I also ordered the Korean Crunchwrap ($20.50) -- refried black beans, vegan cheese, sautéed vegan kimchi, Korean-inspired pico, and a crispy tostada shell. It came with a side of housemade vegan crema and my choice of Spicy Dragon or Sweet Pixie Sauce. I added tofu (+$4), subbed vegan cheese (+$2), and vegan sour cream (+$1.50). Overall: So flavorful, creative, and absolutely delicious! If you're looking for bold vegan comfort food with a Korean twist, go check her out you won't be disappointed.

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    Jordan L.

    tinychef is my go to for korean soul food. it's always ridiculously fresh, the vibe is always laid back, and the staff are very attentive and kind. the kimchi carbonara (a NY times mentioned dish) was so good i was mad it was a week only special. so creamy, so flavorful, so delicious. will be back for the next special!

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    Samuel H.

    Food was AMAZING. Just a small little spot inside a bar. Highly recommend! Small menu but that is all they need.

    Tri P.

    This is a cute little placed tucked inside a bar/arcade area. When we went, it wasn't packed, so chatting wasn't an issue. However, I can imagine it if it gets really full, it could get pretty loud. Seating is pretty limited, so take-out is probably a good option. That being said, the food was extremely delicious. I got the Bibimbap w/ double meat (char siu pork belly and bulgogi steak). I had high expectations given the raving reviews on Yelp and Google, and I definitely wasn't let down. The char siu pork belly was perfectly tender with a really satisfying, lip-smacking flavor. The bulgogi steak was juicy and full of flavor. The combination of the two meats added a great variety of textures and richness to the dish (definitely overkill, but I live life in excess). It had a good balance of flavors with the kimchi/radish/veggies providing a good sharp contrast to the rich meats. The portion was generous too, especially with the double meat, and I definitely left feeling full. Overall, Tiny Chef is a hidden gem if you're looking for something quick but packed with flavor. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, it's a must-try spot! 5/5 stars, will come back.

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    Mishell H.

    This place has been on my list for a long time. Went here with friends last night. Located in the silver ballroom so it was easy to find. Menu is limited to bibimbap and tacos but they had a nacho special when I went. I ordered the bibimbap with beef bulgogi and my husband ordered tacos. The bibimbap was flavorful and delicious. My husband said his tacos were good as well. Food came out fairly quickly and was brought to our table. The bar is a dive bar and doesn't have a lot of tables but we found one and it was good enough. I would def eat here again and was glad to have finally tried it.

    Sara G.

    The Tiny Chef in the Silver Ballroom in St. Louis, MO, is a hidden gem nestled within a quirky venue. This is a "If you know you know" spot. The Silver Ballroom is an old-school pinball arcade with a vibrant bar scene, and the addition of Tiny Chef's kitchen...boy did it get an upgrade. Tiny Chef's menu is small but mighty. We ordered take out just recently and we got one of every bibimpap - tofu, chicken, pork and beef. These are fantastic large portions to share. So I got to my parents and unveiled everything to take all my pictures and videos but my dad was hovering so I didn't get as much footage as I would have liked. As we all began to eat...silence...head nodding as to approval and yumminess. Man that's good. Our new favorite takeout!!!

    Tacos of each protein offered & kimchi pancakes
    Jasmine W.

    Tucked in the Silver Ballroom, the food is delicious! Any questions I had were answered with a smile. Service was great.

    Audrey B.

    Korean food that's vegetarian friendly? Say no more, I was excited to try especially after reading about the chef. As a vegetarian, it's hard to find good Asian food in general! The place is inside the Silver Ballroom pinball bar which is divey but welcoming. Tiny Chef adds a lot of value to the place. The chef herself took our orders and was super warm and friendly. I was tempted toward the bibimbap, but ended up getting the special which was a musubi burrito. The food came out in perfect timing. One of the orders was wrong, so she immediately fixed it and let us keep the wrong order. So nice. The food was delicious and super filling. At some point, I definitely could have stopped eating and felt full but it was too good not to finish.

    One thing you will notice about the reviews that we write is that we are very honest of food quality regardless of price or location. Tiny Chef is a window inside of the silverball room. This night we got regular off menu pork belly bowls (with dragon sauce duh) and bulogi mushrooms. The pork belly was cooked perfectly with an awesome blend of spices dancing in your mouth! This is definitely authentic and not your standard "chinese" or "asian food" - One of our favorite stumbles while drinking a beer and playing some pinball!

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    Lexi M.

    This place has been on my list since the beginning of time! I've been to silver ball room a million times, but never stayed long enough to try the food. Where you order the food is an actual hole in the wall inside this dive bar. The food is unbelievable and their specials are the BEST! I did try their tacos as well and WOW! I mean, this food is so amazing and is a MUST try!

    Leah N.

    I like this place atmosphere. It is a tiny arcade bar where you can order drinks at the bar. The drinks were delicious. There is one machine that me and my boyfriend played there for over forty minutes. Parking is side street. About tiny chef, the Food is spicy, I love spicy but hoping maybe in future have other favors that stand out and that the spiciness is not too overbearing. I found it weird that my boyfriend and I ordered three entree but was given only one fork and one paper towel total, we do share but do have to come back to ordering stand to ask for at least one more fork and paper towel.

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    2 years ago

    So good! Head to Das Bevo for a cocktail then walk over to The Silver Ballroom for a beer & Tiny Chef tacos!

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    3 years ago

    Tiny Chef's food is always a 10/10! Between the ambience and pinball inside Silver Ballroom plus TC's food, it's always a great experience.

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    Husband and I shared the special (mandu) and some Korean tacos. Both were absolutely delicious!

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    Great food! Good sized portions as well, fun environment to eat at. Definitely try it out. Service was great as well!

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    3 years ago

    Way over priced. Bum bah is 90% rice. $ 5.00 extra for fee pieces of over cooked steak meat. Tasty but not for the price. I'm

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    3 years ago

    Got the bulgogi chicken bibimbap with both sauces and it was an explosion of complex flavor. I will definitely be back!

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    6 years ago

    Great people. Great service. Great food. I seriously dream of eating at this place when I'm not eating there.

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    I only ordered the bibimbap bowl! IT WAS AMAZING! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for great food and games

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